Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Job Overview:
Our client is a renewable energy infrastructure developer backed by institutional capital. The company develops, finances, and owns solar energy projects for commercial & industrial (C&I) clients, government ministries, and distribution companies across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead DFI negotiations independently, present to credit committees as the financial lead, drive Series A fundraising and project financing, build and own financial models and capital strategy, ensure strong financial operations, reporting, and compliance.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in infrastructure, project, or development finance, proven track record in capital raising on the borrower/developer side, prior CFO or Finance Director experience (preferred), experience closing DFI-funded energy/infrastructure projects in Africa, strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations (FIRS, CBN, PENCOM, CAC), expertise in project finance, SPV structures, and financial modelling.

Educational Background:
Professional certification: CFA, ACCA, ACA, ICAN, or equivalent.

Experience:
Led at least one DFI debt raise end-to-end (with verifiable references), built and defended lender-grade financial models, proven success in grant funding applications, experience presenting to credit committees or investors independently.

Languages:
Not specified

Additional Notes:
Base Salary: ₦1,500,000/month, Profit Share: 1.5% of quarterly net profit (post-tax), Benefits include private health insurance (CFO + dependents), company vehicle, professional development & DFI travel support, 21 days annual leave + public holidays. Note: This role does not include equity in Year 1.